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Daniels returned to the point of light participation in practice by minicamp last month, and his ramp-up to the upcoming season will be a focal point for the team. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025 The ramp-up time for sales development representatives can take 6-plus months. Jason Bahnak, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Manager Craig Counsell believes Hodge will throw while on the IL, likely as soon as this weekend in New York, then begin the ramp-up process. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025 For this year, the firm's analysts expect global copper mine output to rise by 2.5% year over year in 2025, supported by recovering production in Chile and the ongoing ramp-up at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia. Victor Loh,amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ramp-up

Word History

Etymology

derivative of the phrasal verb ramp up — more at ramp entry 2

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramp-up was in 1980

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“Ramp-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramp-up. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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